Manchester United’s young star, Willy Kambwala, is reportedly set to be sold to Villarreal for £8.5 million. The 19-year-old defender had a breakout season in 2023/24, making nine Premier League appearances due to an injury crisis. Despite his potential, the club is ready to cash in on Kambwala, who has just one year remaining on his contract at Old Trafford.

Manchester United aims to include a buy-back clause in the deal, seeing this as a strategic move amid their financial challenges, including a £71.4 million net loss for the third quarter of the financial year. Kambwala initially wanted to stay at United but changed his mind after talks with Erik ten Hag revealed his low position in the defensive pecking order. Fans reacted with surprise and mixed emotions, with some praising the deal as smart and others lamenting the loss of a promising player.

One fan commented, “Willy Kambwala and Eric Bailly partnership at Villarreal will hit hard.” United remains active in the transfer market, seeking a new center-back after Raphael Varane’s departure and Jonny Evans’ new one-year deal. The club is also close to signing Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee, who recently arrived in Manchester for his medical.

Here is the skill highlight video of Willy Kambwala.

Willy Kambwala

This season he played in total twice for 15 minutes for FA Cup.

Willy Kambwala didn’t score any goal for Manchester United. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 8th in FA Cup. In the last match Manchester United won 2-1 against Manchester City.

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